Chemical safety
Never puncture used aerosol cans
Keep aerosol cans intact; never puncture, crush or burn them. Follow the local disposal arrangement and keep them away from heat while waiting.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
An apparently empty aerosol can may retain pressure and flammable contents.
Wrong action
Piercing or burning a used can to reduce its size.
Correct action
Keep aerosol cans intact; never puncture, crush or burn them.
What to do
- Check the can's disposal instructions before putting it with waste.
- Keep aerosol cans intact; never puncture, crush or burn them.
- Follow the local disposal arrangement and keep them away from heat while waiting.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department — AFCD: household pesticide formulations
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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